All water access to Williams Lake (at Scout Island) is now closed until further notice for any recreational or public use as emergency aircraft will be utilizing it for water. Residents are asked to please remain off the lake.
The City of Williams Lake is continuing to monitor last night's wildfire in the River Valley through its Emergency Operations Centre this morning.
All evacuation alerts are still in effect until further notice.
BC Wildfire Service crews, as well as the Williams Lake Fire Department and supporting emergency personnel, are working this morning in the River Valley to extinguish hot spots and secure the perimeter of the fire. Please stay away from the area.
Mackenzie Avenue will be be open from Highway 20 to Comer Street.
Comer Street to Boundary Street will remain closed throughout the day Monday, but flaggers will be on site allowing local traffic in and around the area.
Transport vehicles are asked to use the Highway 97 corridor to access Mackenzie Avenue North.
To contact the City's Emergency Operations Centre call 250-392-2364.
Anyone requiring assistance can access the City's Emergency Support Services centre located at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex.
For information and updates, continue to check back at www.williamslake.ca and on the City's social media channels.
The City will continue to provide updates as they become available through its Emergency Operations Centre.
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